Eating disorders studies, statistics and research are surprisingly difficult to find. Occasionally you will find websites and articles that reference a few key studies, but they are few and far between outside of university or clinical journals and papers. We’ve put together some of the key statistics on eating disorders here for our readers.

Anorexia Nervosa Statistics

Anorexia Prevalence

It is estimated that 1.0% to 4.2% of women have suffered from anorexia in their lifetime.[1]

Anorexia Mortality Rates

It is estimated that 4% of anorexic individuals die from complications of the disease[3]

Access to Anorexia Treatment

Only one third of individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa in the United States obtain treatment.[4]

Bulimia Nervosa Statistics

Bulimia Prevalence

It is estimated that up to 4% of females in the United States will have bulimia during their lifetime[5].

Bulimia Mortality Rates

3.9% of these bulimic individuals will die.[ 6]

Access to Bulimia Treatment

Of those practicing bulimia, only 6% obtain treatment[7].

Binge Eating Disorder Statistics

Binge Eating Prevalence

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2.8 % of American adults will struggle with BED during their lifetime. Close to 43% of individuals suffering from Binge Eating Disorder will obtain treatment[8].

Binge Eating Disorder Mortality Rates

5.2% of individuals suffering from eating disorders not otherwise specified,[9] the former diagnosis that BED, among other forms of disordered eating) was included in under the DSM-IV) die from health complications.

Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPCJacquelyn Ekern founded Eating Disorder Hope in 2005, driven by a profound desire to help those struggling with anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder. This passion resulted from her battle with, and recovery from, an eating disorder. As president, Jacquelyn manages Ekern Enterprises, Inc. and the Eating Disorder Hope website.

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